HUAWEI also unveils its first wearable and new HUAWEI MediaPad tablet for a truly connected life

Barcelona, Spain, February 23, 2014: HUAWEI, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today unveiled two new additions to its MediaPad range of devices and its first wearable device at GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2014. With the HUAWEI MediaPad X1, the world’s slimmest 7-inch LTE Cat4-enabled all-in-one phablet, HUAWEI TalkBand B1, the perfect hybrid ‘talk and track’ companion, and HUAWEI MediaPad M1, the 8-inch entertainment powerhouse, HUAWEI makes a life without boundaries possible for more people in more places around the world.

“We’re really excited to unveil our new 4G LTE devices which mark a significant step in bringing a truly connected life within reach. Our new MediaPads, together with HUAWEI TalkBand B1, deliver the essential pillars of happiness – health, connection to family, contact with friends, and access to work - without boundaries,” said Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group. “HUAWEI’s culture of innovation places us in prime position to develop devices that bring people the benefits and joy of technology through 4G LTE connectivity.

HUAWEI MediaPad X1

HUAWEI MediaPad X1 combines the functionality of a smartphone and tablet with 4G LTE connectivity to provide an all-round mobile experience. HUAWEI MediaPad X1’s full aluminum alloy unibody is compact and weighs less than a canned drink at 239 g. Ultra-slim at 7.18 mm, the device provides outstanding comfort and ease of use, even when operated with a single hand. Its 7-inch 1200 x 1920 FHD LTPS 10-point capacitive touch display provides an incredibly crisp and dynamic visual experience and features an outstanding 80 percent screen-to-body ratio. HUAWEI MediaPad X1 features content adaptive brightness control (CABC) technology together with a 515 nits brightness level to allow amazing visual clarity under direct sunlight, and also includes intelligent grip suppression so you can hold and scroll simultaneously.

HUAWEI MediaPad X1 is powered by a Kirin 910 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The ultra-long lasting 5000 mAh battery provides an exceptional 21 days of standby time, more than five full days of continuous video or web surfing, and also powers additional mobile devices with its reverse charging function. HUAWEI MediaPad X1 uses the ‘Super Decode Media Files’ function to differentiate between file types to ensure the smooth streaming of media while preserving battery power and the ‘Mail Grouping Service’ which differentiates between various types of signals and mobile phone ringtones to organise messages.

HUAWEI MediaPad X1 makes professional-quality photography possible on a phablet with an advanced 13 MP Sony Exmor R BSI rear-facing camera that has a five plastic elements (5P) lens featuring panoramic shooting and an IMAGESmart engine with auto-scene recognition. HUAWEI MediaPad X1’s 5 MP front-facing camera has a four plastic elements (4P) lens and HUAWEI’s proprietary self-focus tips, preview screen, 10-level auto-facial enhancement and voice-activated hands-free capture, to take the best ‘selfies’. The phablet adds an extra dimension to photos with the ‘Voice Photo’ function, which takes photos accompanied by a 10-second audio clip that can be shared via Facebook and WeChat. The IR blue glass infrared filter also enables filming or photographing in low light.

HUAWEI TalkBand B1

HUAWEI TalkBand B1 is the perfect hybrid ‘talk and track’ mobile companion to HUAWEI MediaPad X1, featuring enhanced connectivity through wireless calling and daily activity tracking on-the-go. With a Bluetooth™ 4.1 wireless earpiece, HUAWEI TalkBand B1 enables up to seven hours of continuous calling and includes a 1.4-inch flexible OLED display. HUAWEI TalkBand B1 is designed to support wireless calling on both Android 2.3+ and iOS 5.0+ compatible devices, and syncs effortlessly via NFC. For added security, TalkBand B1 vibrates if more than 10 meters away from the synced smart device.

HUAWEI TalkBand B1 wirelessly tracks activity time and progress, including steps taken, miles covered and calories burned. It intelligently records the duration and quality of sleep, and has a smart alarm and nap functions to improve rest.

HUAWEI TalkBand B1 is made of hypo-allergenic, sweat-resistant and anti-UV materials to prevent aging and discolouration. Weighing just 26 g and only 14.6 mm thin, the device features a fashionable bendable curve design that fits perfectly around the wrist. The 9.4 g earpiece sits securely within the band of HUAWEI TalkBand B1 and is easily removable when needed. With a 90 mAh battery, HUAWEI TalkBand B1 lasts six days without the need to recharge, and takes only two hours to charge using the USB connector.

LTE Cat4-enabled to make connectivity faster and more reliable than ever, HUAWEI MediaPad X1 and M1 download work files in seconds and a 1 GB movie in one minute with speeds of up to 150 Mbps. With in-built WiFi routers, 2.4 / 5G dual mode Wi-Fi support, as well as voice call and SMS capabilities, the devices provide on-the-spot connection to friends and family. The AirSharing function enables screen sharing and the transfer of images via cloud photo sharing. Navigating HUAWEI MediaPads X1 and M1 is a breeze with the latest intuitive and easy-to-use interface, Emotion UI 2.0, featuring easily customisable homescreens, enhanced ‘Standard’ and ‘Simplicity’ UIs and more than 1000 diverse themes.

Availability

HUAWEI MediaPad X1 will be available in black, white, champagne and light pink in China, Russia, Western Europe, Middle East, Japan and Latin America from March 2014. Accessories for HUAWEI MediaPad X1 include a Smart Cover, featuring magnetic closure to protect it from wear and tear.

HUAWEI TalkBand B1 will be available in true black, graphite grey, snow white, lemon yellow, curacao blue and raspberry red in China from March 2014, and in Japan, the Middle East, Russia and Western Europe from Q2 2014.

HUAWEI MediaPad M1 will be available in black and white from Q1 2014 in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, China, Japan, Asia Pacific, Australia and Latin America with other markets to follow.

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